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How do you say "to hit" in Greek?
χτύπα
htipa
In Greek, "to hit" is χτύπα.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced HTEE-pah. Two syllables, stress on HTEE. Chi (χ) and tau (τ) make the 'ht' cluster.
Writing and usage
Chi (χ) and tau (τ) create the 'ht' sound at the start. Iota (ι) makes 'i'. Pi (π) makes 'p'.
Example sentence
Χτύπα το τραπέζι.
Hit the table.
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How to remember χτύπα
Htipa sounds sharp and sudden, perfect for striking or hitting something.
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Questions about χτύπα
How do you say "to hit" in Greek?
In Greek, "to hit" is χτύπα. It is a noun.
How is χτύπα written in Greek?
Chi (χ) and tau (τ) create the 'ht' sound at the start. Iota (ι) makes 'i'. Pi (π) makes 'p'.
How is χτύπα used in a sentence?
Use χτύπα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Χτύπα το τραπέζι. (Hit the table.).
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